Robert A. Iger

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News about Robert A. Iger, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Chronology of Coverage

Feb. 13, 2015

James B Stewart Common Sense column muses over Walt Disney Co's chief executive Robert A Iger choosing Thomas O Staggs as his apparent successor in three years; says Staggs's biggest problem may be how to outshine Iger's record; points out if Staggs has any competition over next three years, it will be from someone outside company. MORE

Feb. 6, 2015

Walt Disney Company names Thomas O Staggs, chairman of theme parks operation, as chief operating officer, promotion that puts him in good position to replace Robert A Iger as chief executive in 2018; board is focusing on careful transfer of power after past turmoil. MORE

Jan. 17, 2015

Walt Disney Co discloses that it paid chief executive and chairman Robert A Iger $46.5 million overall in fiscal 2014, up 35 percent from $34.3 million in 2013; Iger's compensation is largely tied to company's financial performance. MORE

Oct. 3, 2014

Robert A Iger will remain chief executive and chairman of Disney through June 2018, his second contract extension, reflecting continuing streak of success at company; Disney's market capitalization has risen to $153 million from $48.4 billion under Iger's nine-year leadership. MORE

May. 25, 2014

Analysis; small but influential group of team owners has reached out to Robert A Iger, chief executive of Walt Disney Company, in hopes that he will consider becoming Major League Baseball’s next commissioner; for them, Iger is exactly the type of media-savvy businessman who could tackle what they believe is the game’s biggest challenge: increasing its appeal to younger Americans and international audiences. MORE

Dec. 24, 2013

Walt Disney Company says its chief executive and chairman Robert A Iger received overall compensation in 2013 valued at $34.3 million, down from $40.2 million in the 2012 fiscal year; names Twitter chairman Jack Dorsey to its board of directors. MORE

Jul. 2, 2013

Walt Disney Co says Robert A Iger will remain chief executive until July 2016, extension of 15 months beyond his previously announced retirement date. MORE

Apr. 26, 2012

Walt Disney Studios faces difficult questions as it starts the arduous task finding a new movie chairman, with no obvious candidate to replace Rich Ross, who resigned under pressure; company chief executive Robert A Iger must decide whether the studio requires a brand manager, or a strong movie hand. MORE

Nov. 16, 2011

Apple names Arthur D Levinson as new board chairman, signaling that the technology giant will not be run the same way it was under its co-founder Steven P Jobs; company also elects Walt Disney Company chief executive Robert A Iger to its board. MORE

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